Facility Solutions Assistant Project Manager
Facility Solutions (FS) positions require personalities that function well in a fast-paced environment where juggling several projects, clients, and schedules is part of the daily routine. Successful FS teams display an entrepreneurial spirit and initiative to build the Facility Solutions business, role modeled by the Team Lead.
Position Responsibilities and Duties :
- Able to perform all Assistant Project Manager's and Project Engineer's responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
- Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP / Lump Sum)
- Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
- Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval, and material delivery
- Keep project on schedule
- Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect, and Subcontractors
- Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
- Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
- Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy
- Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors
- Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
- Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
- Direct preconstruction services and activities
- Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages
- Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
- Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
- Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)
- Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
- Coach others to adopt a customer-focused approach throughout business development to project execution
- Must be able to manage multiple, fast-paced projects simultaneously
- Run site visits with clients, overseeing facility management, to ensure submits and PCI's are processed
- Assist Facility Solutions Team Lead, Superintendent, and field service teams as necessary
- Complete all job close-out procedures
- Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)
- Complete project with full or enhanced fee
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements :
Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree or equivalent experienceField construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)Leadership abilityProblem-solving ability and strong sense of urgencyOrganizational and communication skillsDrafting and computer skillsFundamental knowledge of contract law and project accountingMust be able to support / work some evening shifts and travel to jobsites as requiredThorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)